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 Max Marks: Hello everybody and hello to the first ever episode of The EMMA Hour Radio Show! I am your host, Maximilian Marks, and today we get a visit from both the fighters involved in EMMA 22’s main event. The fight features rising star Walter Sullivan face off against the seasoned veteran, Aaron Archer. Archer put himself on the map when he beat the last EMMA 185 lbs champion Eli Crowe in a three round fight. The title rematch between the two never came to fruition because of falling out between Mr Cropper, the EMMA owner, and the Crowe brother’s manager, Hans Schmidt. Sullivan has been with EMMA since before the change of names and really put himself on the map by edging Archer by split decision back on the EMMA 18 card. Archer has since bounced back from that loss and now it really only makes sense to have these two fight for the belt. Now let’s welcome our first guest....are you there Walter?
Walter: Hey Max, I’m here!
Max marks: Great! Let’s get right to it. This is not the first time you are fighting for a belt but you did come up short the first time back in HERO, how much have you improved since then?
Walter: Do not forget, my opponent in first title fight was Aleksi Vihthala, undefeated fenom, who has now a perfect 14-0 record - a worthy opponent, and maybe this fight happened too early in my career. Now I have a lot more experience, I became mentally and physically stronger and transformed from pure boxer with some BJJ skills to complete all-round MMA fighter.
Max Marks: It has been a while since you where finished but the two fight TKO losing streak brought your chin into question. What are your thoughts on the matter?
Walter: This is MMA, and this is a light heavyweights, they hit hard. A good hit can knock any fighter out. And, as I said before, now I have more experience and am less likely to rush into mindless exchange than before.
Max Marks: What is your opinion on your opponent and how he can be beat?
Walter: Archer is a tough guy, he is very hard to finish. But i believe in my skills and i plan to prove in this fight, that Walter Sullivan is the best light heavyweight in the EMMA. The key to victory will be constant pressure on Archer, i don't think he will be ready for 25-minute high-speed action.
Max Marks: This is a rematch of a fight that went the distance. You won the other by a controversial split decision, do you think the judges got the call right?
Walter: I do not see anything controversial in this decision. I was better in standup, and Archer don't do any real damage on the ground. I was surprised that one of the judges gave him the victory.
Max Marks: Are you looking to finish this fight to make a definitive statement?
Walter: I always try to show the audience a good fight and finish it early. But i'm not going to take unnecessarily risk. In the end, the most important thing - who will leave the cage as a champion.
Max Marks: What do you expect Archer to do differently, if anything?
Walter: If Archer thinks he know my style - I had prepared a few surprises for him. But, to be honest, i don't think he can do much changes in his gameplan. Wrestling is his base, and in all of his fight he is trying to do exact same thing - take opponent down and control him from the top. I plan to use his predictability.
Max Marks: Not looking past Archer, but should you get the win, are you looking to keep him at EMMA to defend that belt a few times?
Walter: At the moment I'm under contract with Emma, and I would be happy to represent EMMA as their light heavyweight champion.
Max Marks: Allright Walter, thanks so much for your time and best of luck to you in your fight next week!
Walter: Thanks Max, happy to come in today. Shout out to Silent Hill MMA Academy and my manager John Marston!
Max Marks: Great to hear from Walter and good to see his English has gotten much better! Now let’s move on....are you there Aaron?
Aaron: Hey Max, I’m here. What’s up man?
Max Marks: Im, doing good Aaron. Just like Sullivan, this is not the first time you are fighting for a belt but you did come up short the first time back in the TTFC, how much have you improved since then?
Aaron: Back then I was just a 19 year old kid. I have matured so much since then, become more aware of my strengths and weaknesses
Max Marks: It has been a while since you where finished but you have always seemed to have a bit of trouble staying consistent. What are you going to do differently in EMMA to put some wins together, especially considering the position you are in now?
Aaron: Just keep doing what I'm doing. The competition in EMMA is tough, and it's hard to string wins together.
Max Marks: What is your opinion on your opponent and how he can be beat?
Aaron: I have a good idea on how to beat him, but I'm not comfortable revealing that in advance!
Max Marks: This is a rematch of a fight that went the distance. Sullivan won the other by a controversial split decision, do you think you won that fight?
Aaron: No, I respect the judge's decision, but I think it will guarantee an exciting fight because we don't want it left up to the judges again.
Max Marks: What do you need to do differently in the rematch?
Aaron: That’s the same thing again Max! Not going to reveal that in this interview.
Max Marks: Not looking past Sullivan, but should Archer get the win, are you looking to keep him at EMMA to defend that belt a few times?
Aaron: Yes, loyalty to a promotion is very important. I would give other people the same opportunity I was given.
Max Marks: Ok great! Thanks for coming in today Aaron, it was great to have you. Best of luck in your fight!
Aaron: Thanks Max, it was fun to be on the show. Quick shout out to my Gym, MLC Elite Gym, and my manager, Kyle Pearce.
Max Marks: Wow, he certainly was secretive about his game plan I can’t wait to see it in action. Definitely am more pumped about this fight after hearing from these guys. That wraps up our first episode, hope you guys enjoyed it! PM me if you would like to come on the show one day! Have a good day TycoonMMA Fans!
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